Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-07-10

most satisfactory manner, and the amount
of energy and ability being displayed is a
guarantee that every visitor of the tens Of
thousands expected will be cared for in the
best possible manner, and that the affair
will be throughout a splendid success.
The amount of work done during the past
week is really surprising, and while one or
two committees are q little backward,
most Of them have things as well in hand
As could be expected at this time. The
Committee on Grounds and Privileges
has been
ESPECIALLY ACTIVE.
During the week the fair grounds has
been carefully measured and charted, and
a plat prepared showing the location of the
present buildings, &c, and also the situa-
ton of the big tent, the various booths, re-
treatment stands, &C., and much other
data Of value to those desiring TO rent priv
ileges. The Committee has laid out n
hundred and sixty-two spaces for privi-
leges of various sorts, located as follows:
Nos /, 2 and 3 in the angle formed by the
north and west wings Of the main build
ing; Nos. 4 and ), opposite, next to the
dancing platform; Nos. 8 to 81, on the
right as one goes westward from the west
wing of the IN in building, and Nos. 80 TO
% on the left; Nos. 50 to 66, in the angle
formed by the west and south wings OF the
main building; Nos. 81 to 81 along the
stalls on the west side Of the grounds; Nos.
SO to III where the chicken display is
found in fair time; Nos. lis to 126
in the angle formed by the east and north
wings of the main building, and Nos. 127
to 1872 in machinery hall. These spaces
will be rented to applicants, who can tit
them up for the sale OF Notwithstanding
beverages, food, &c, or for games or amuse-
ments of any kind.
NO SPECIFIC FORM
of building, tent or structure is required,
but all such booths shall be subject to the
approval Of the Committee on Grounds and
Privileges, and all renters must obligate
themselves to preserve good order and dis
cipline, and to sell no intoxicants Of any
description. A large number Of applca-
tiOns have already been received, from such
places as Portsmouth, Columbus, and
other cities and towns in Ohio, and also
from residents of this city; but no leases
have yet been made, the committee having
determined to ask for bids for the most
eligible sites. On and after tomorrow the
plat of the grounds will be on exhibition
at Sheib's music store, and there full ln-
formation can be had.
Heretofore, on entering the grounds, the
main body Of people intending to 90
inside of the race track have made their
way diagonally across TO the right OF the
Main Building. and then through the small
gate at the north end of the race course,
but the committee will endeayor to have
this course changed, diverting
THE STREAM OF PEOPLE
south from the entrance along the avenue
between Machinery Hall and the Main
Building, q new entrance across the track
being made near the south end Of Machin-
ery Hall. which will offord easy access to
the big tent, which will be set up directly
south Of the small grove OF apple trees, IN
the upper end OF the space enclosed by the
race track. 1t has been determined TO
erect some sort of seating c~Onveniences in
the tent, but just what has not yet been
agreed upon.
The Committee on Grounds and Prvil-
eyes has also been in correspondence with
Capt. Bachelor, of the Natural Gas Com
pany of West Virginia, which has ended IN
his agreeing to furnish the Reunion what
ever gas may be needed for heating or
illuminating purposes,
FREE or CHARGE,
and the Captain will make the necessary
connections at any time desired.
The Committee on Transportation has
not been idle during the week. The local
lines have agreed to furnish n rate of one
fare for the round trip to all corners during
the Reunion, and correspondence is now
going OH between the Committee and the
TraffcAssOciation for the same general rates.
The Association has been disposed to insist
on the certificate plan" which requires
every one availing themselves of the low
rates to have a certificate signed by the
Reunion officials. This plan is impracti-
cable, owing to the large attendance ex-
peeted, and an endeayor is being made to
have something else substituted.
The Committee on Decoration is at work
designing and locating o number of hand
some arches, intended to span the principal
streets. One of these arches is now under
construction at the Virginia street rink, on
the Island, and it will be
THING OF BEAUTY.
Il will span not only the street, but the
sidewalks on either side, and will combine
grace, beauty and strength. 1t will likely
be erected on Market street, just north Of
Twelfth. 1t was originally intended to
place it south of Twelfth, but it was found
the great mass of telephone and Telegraph
wires would interfere with it. These arches
will all be illuminated at night with myr-
lads of gas Jets, and will thus be attractive
at oil times. At first it was thought lat
ural gas would do for these Examinations,
but a careful trial showed that q good
result could not be obtained. and applica-
ton will accordingly be made to the City
Council for the free use of artificial gas for
that purpose.
The Finance Committee reports very
satisfactory progress during the week.
The Committee on Music has its pro-
gramme pretty well outlined, and will in
a few days submit its plans to the Execu-
tive Committee for approval. Some crack
military bands will be on hand.
The Committee on Trades Display has
90 far done nothing, aad it is time a move
ment was being made. This display will
be one of the most important features OF
the Reunion, and its preparation Will be a
matter taking q large mount Of time aud
care. 1t is contemplated to make the
parade the largest Of the kind ever at
tempted here, and everybody interested
should roll up their sleeves.
The farmers of the neighboring country
are solicited to send in a few loads of straw
for bedding for the veterans. Many can
afford to make donations of this sort, and
the gift would he greatly appreciated.
The special police question is being duly
considered ~ tbs CoRmittee, but plans
are not yet perfected and a large number of
special officers, both night and day will be
necessary. They will probably be placed
in charge OF the regular force, who will act
temporarily rs roundsmen and sergeants.
JrST receiyed III doZsn Rrass Farmes